How To Fix E9214 - BB procedure indicator differs from entry in collective bill

E9214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 214

• Message text: BB procedure indicator differs from entry in collective bill

What causes this issue?

The specification in the <LS>BB procedure</> indicator (budget billing
procedure active) must correspond to the indicator in the collective
bill.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9214 - BB procedure indicator differs from entry in collective bill ?

  The SAP error message E9214, which states that the "BB procedure indicator differs from entry in collective bill," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP. This error indicates a mismatch between the billing procedure defined in the system and the one that is being used in a collective billing document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Billing Procedures: The billing procedure indicator in the billing document does not match the one defined in the collective billing document. This can happen if the billing documents are created with different settings or configurations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of billing procedures in the SAP system, particularly if changes were made recently.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating billing documents can lead to discrepancies in the billing procedure indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Billing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for billing procedures